Yuyu Wins Grand Prize and Inatz Takes Special Award in the Next Artist Category of Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition

FlyingDog, which is approaching its 15th anniversary in 2024, hosted an audition last year titled “Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition.”

Following the announcement this spring of the voice actor, singer, and singer-songwriter categories, the Grand Prize and Special Award for the Next Artist category, which focuses on artists and creators active on the internet, have been revealed. Yuyu has been awarded the Grand Prize, while Inatz has received the Special Award.

Yuyu is set to make her debut with FlyingDog through “fam,” the ending theme of the popular TV anime The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Part 2, scheduled to air in October.

Inatz will continue to collaborate with FlyingDog as a creator in the future.
We invite you to keep an eye out for the upcoming endeavors of these two talented individuals.

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Inucon! FlyingDog 15th Anniversary Artist Discovery Audition:

●Grand Prize winner

Yuyu

Comment:

Around this time last year, I passed the audition. During that period, I wasn’t attending school and spent a lot of time soul-searching, so I’m immensely grateful to FlyingDog for choosing me.

Lately, I’ve found myself in a situation where I can only truly express myself through song, so I’d like to sing as much as possible.

To all of you reading this, I’m Yuyu. I hope we can get along ♡September has arrived, so let’s all take good care of ourselves. Thank you very much.

Official homepage: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/yuyu/

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/xxxwwwwwwwwww

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyu_official07/?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamyuyuitsme8

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●Special Award winner

Inatz

Comment:

Hello everyone! My name is Inatz.

I am deeply honored to have received this Special Award. Thank you so much!

Moving forward, I will strive to create new songs, and through music, bring smiles and happinessto as many people as possible. I am sincerely grateful for the wonderful opportunity I have been given. Thank you very much!

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/inatz172

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsmQF9XKOJpsWIqLjYpeFA

niconico: https://www.nicovideo.jp/user/121317429/video?ref=pc_userpage_menu

Linkfire: https://inatz.lnk.to/mavie

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu release new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’, the theme song for drama series ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ Season 2, along with adorable new artist photo!

‘Kawaii Memorial’ Digital Jacket Cover

Popular idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu will release new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’ as a CD single on Wednesday, September 27! Also check out their brand new and super adorable artist photo! Currently the song is available on all music streaming services!

Based on a manga series written by Yuzu Tsubaki and illustrated by Sawa Kanzume and published on the free manga website Gene pixiv, the drama series ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ was originally broadcast in 2022. Season 2 continues the heart-pounding love story that transcends age differences. And following on from the first season, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu have once again been selected to provide the theme song. This summer, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu will shake up ‘Minato Shouji Coin Laundry’ Season 2 with a theme song that is way too cute!

In the new song ‘Kawaii Memorial’, the repeated use of the word “kawaii” is sure to be addictive to fans everywhere. And with lyrics that translate as “I want your super-cuteness all to myself” sung to a bright and glittering melody, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu deliver an explosion of ♡cute♡ you won’t want to share.

In addition, a ‘Kawaii Memorial’ campaign is being held on TikTok to celebrate the broadcast of the drama series! Videos posted to TikTok during the campaign period that use the official ‘Kawaii Memorial’ track will be eligible to win prizes in a variety of categories. Be sure to listen to ‘Kawaii Memorial’ here!

How to enter

① Create a video and link it with the official ‘Kawaii Memorial’ track on TikTok

② Include the hashtag #kawaiimemorial

③ Mention the official Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu TikTok account (@tokisen_official)

★ Winners will be selected from eligible videos posted during the campaign period, with winners in the categories listed below!

Categories

1. The video with the highest number of “likes” 

1st prize: Amazon Gift Card (5,000 yen value), Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu plush keyholders (full set), autographs from the group members

2nd-4th prize: Amazon Gift Card (5,000 yen value)

5th-10th prize: ‘Kawaii TokiSen’ instant photo (member picked at random) with winner’s name on it

11th-20th prize: ‘Kawaii Memorial’ original smartphone ring

2. 30 winners selected by lottery from all posted videos (posts with more “likes” have a higher chance of winning)

A special not-for-sale promotional ‘Kawaii Memorial’ glitter sticker (random stickers will be autographed!)

3. Six special winners selected by the members of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Original mobile battery featuring that group member

* For example, the winner of the Kanami Award will win a Kanami Tsujino mobile battery

Campaign period

00:00 JST on Wednesday, July 5 through 23:59 JST on Sunday, October 22

* Entrants may post an unlimited number of times during the campaign period

* Winners will be contacted via direct message on TikTok

* In the unlikely event that there is no reply, the prize will be revoked

* Resale or transfer of prizes is prohibited

* Videos may be excluded at staff’s discretion regardless of number of “likes”

* Videos are posted at entrants’ own risk, and we assume no responsibility from any issues that occur

* Personal information obtained will be used for purposes such as communication with winners and shipping prizes. All personal information obtained will be managed by our company and will not be disclosed or provided to third parties other than outsourcing contractors without the consent of the entrant (unless disclosure is required by law)

* We will be unable to contact entrants who have disabled direct messages on their TikTok account, so entrants are requested to enable direct messages. Please also follow the official Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu TikTok account to ensure that messages can be received

* Prizes will be sent from November to December 2023, subject to change

* The 5,000 yen Amazon Gift Card will be adjusted to the equivalent currency of the country where it is redeemed

MyAnimeList to Hold 2nd English Web Novel Contest “MAL x Honeyfeed Writing Contest (2022)”

MyAnimeList has announced that it will hold its 2nd English web novel writing contest titled “I Was Browsing MAL as Usual Then I Realized My Web Novel Could Become Manga” or simply “MAL x Honeyfeed Writing Contest (2022).” The three prompt boards for this round will be School, Rom-Com, and Cyberpunk. There will be a US$3,000 prize for each prompt board, for a total prize pool of US$9,000. The contest will start on June 1, 2022, and the winning entries will be announced in December 2022.

The contest will be held in collaboration with Honeyfeed, an English web novel community operated by qdopp, Inc., and winning entries will be chosen by a panel of judges and a user vote. Winning entries will also be reviewed by Kodansha Ltd. for possible publication and/or comicalization.

This contest was inspired by the voices of international anime fans on MyAnimeList. Many anime fans feel that only Japanese-authored works have a realistic chance of becoming anime, while foreign-authored works stand little to no chance. This contest was created as a stepping stone to fulfilling that dream of someday having one’s ideas made into an anime in Japan.

This contest will also contribute to spreading Japan’s anime culture even further and deeper than ever before. We believe there is a need to create an ecosystem where overseas anime fans can not only watch finished products but also contribute to the anime creation process.

Contest Schedule (may be subject to change)

Entry Period: June 1 to September 1, 2022

Judges Voting Period: September 2 to November 2, 2022

Public Voting Period (Finals): November 3 to November 30, 2022

Winner Announced: December 12, 2022

MyAnimeList Opens Blue Period Art Contest and to Hold Livestream Talk Event with Anime Staff/Cast!

Popular anime site MyAnimeList Co.,Ltd (MyAnimeList) has opened a global art contest to celebrate the airing of the anime BLUE PERIOD. The contest has the theme "Post your Blue'" and is open to participants no matter their location. As well as prizes for the top 30 selected works, a prize draw will be held to give all entrants the chance to win exciting prizes. Entries are open until 17:59 (PT) October 31 2021）

To commemorate the opening of the contest, a special livestream event will be held on the official MyAnimeList YouTube channel. The stream will consist of a talk event with the anime’s director Koji Masunari as well as Hiromu Mineta, who is voicing protagonist Yatora.

The talk event will give viewers a look into the theme of "blue", and will allow viewers to ask questions to be answered live during the stream.

■Event website

URL: https://mxj.myanimelist.net/bpart/

Entry period: From 18:00 PT on October 1 until 17:59 PT on October 31, 2021

Entry terms: Please check website for Terms of Application

■Livestream event

URL: https://youtu.be/4KKBXHzGryM

Start time: 18:00 (PT) October 1 2021 (Planned to last about one hour)

　　　　　　　　Note: Schedule is subject to change.

Catch-up stream: Until 17:59 (PT) October 31

■About the "Blue Period International Art Exhibition" event

The Blue Period International Art Exhibition allows participants to submit an art piece in any medium that uses the theme "Post your Blue" This does not necessarily mean to be blue in color, to reflect what feels "Blue" to the entrant.

The contest will collate all these different interpretations of "Blue" from participants into a single art piece, and by doing so aims to broaden the meaning of "Blue" and deepen the understanding of BLUE PERIOD. 

[Photomosaic Art]

All entries received will be combined into a single photomosaic art piece. The piece will be uploaded to the internet for anybody to view, and can be zoomed in enough to see all the entries. 

[For entries chosen by the MyAnimeList community]

Anime and manga-loving members of the MyAnimeList community will be able to choose 30 entries which will be displayed on a special MAL Prize page.

[Prizes]

・All entries will be placed into a prize draw for a chance to win the following:

　・Script signed the cast (5 winners)

　・Canvas Board signed by BLUE PERIOD manga author Tsubasa Yamaguchi (3 winners)

・A canvas art (unsigned) will also be presented to each of the winners of the MAL Prize.

[Sale of photomosaic art merchandise]

Merchandise featuring the photomosaic art will be sold on a produce-to-order basis.

This will be a great opportunity to celebrate taking part in the event, and can even help you introduce BLUE PERIOD to your friends.

- Orders planned to begin in December 2021

MyAnimeList Launches “Zombieland Saga: 4-koma Revenge” Contest!

Popular anime site, MyAnimeList has announced that it will be holding a worldwide “caption this” contest in collaboration with the popular TV anime Zombieland Saga: Revenge. From the submitted entries, MyAnimeList management and staff involved with the anime will choose the funniest 4-panel manga. The winner will be announced at the end of July 2021.

Contest Outline

A global “caption this” contest using images from the popular TV anime Zombieland Saga: Revenge, open to participants from all over the world.

In response to three panels Tweeted by the official MyAnimeList Twitter account, participants must choose a fourth panel, caption it, and retweet it to enter.

The submitted 4-panel manga will be screened by MyAnimeList management and staff involved with the anime, and the creator of the funniest manga will receive a Blu-ray signed by the anime’s cast.

Please keep an eye on the masterpieces created using the cute, funny, touching, and unique materials of Zombieland Saga: Revenge!

How to Enter

1. Follow the MyAnimeList official account on Twitter (@myanimelist)

2. Choose a story theme and an image for the final panel.

3. Quote retweet the chosen theme and add the image, a punchline, and the hashtag #CaptionZLSR

Event Schedule (may be subject to changes)

Entry period: June 11 - July 15 23:59 (JST) 

Prize announcement: July 30, 2021

Be sure to check out the official event page here, and good luck to all who enter!